Royal Anne Blush Sweet Cherry

Prunus avium 'Royal Anne'

Grandpa's Choice™ Royal Anne Blush Sweet Cherry is a very old French variety. It has large, firm, light yellow fruit with a beautiful rose blush. Is is considered one of the best for canning because of it's firm, juicy and sweet flesh. It does not tend to crack as much as other blush cherries and so is good for the eastern areas.

Height 14-16 Feet

Spread 10-14 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

Prunus avium 'Royal Anne' Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips Royal Anne is a very consistent and productive cherry. It has a very hardy and tough tree. It is a very early bloomer, and requires another early to mid-season variety for good pollination, but does not cross pollinate with Emperor Francis, Ulster or Bing.

A Little History about Royal Anne Blush Sweet Cherry Royal Anne is also known as Napoleon. Apparently when the settlers went West, they took Napoleon trees with them to plant on their homesteads, but during the trip someone forgot the name, but remembered it had something to do with "royalty". Apparently that person thought Napoleon was royal enough!

Prunus avium 'Royal Anne' Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character • Early blooming • Pollinizer needed	Fruit Characteristics • Large fruit	Growth Rate/Habit • Average vigor	Harvest Period • Early season
Other Attributes • Grandpa's Choice™ • Very sweet	Site Requirements • Full Sun • Very hardy	Skill Required • Average skill	Uses • Canning or freezing • High dessert quality